City of Hays Small Business Achievement Award
- A long-standing small business in Ellis County
- Notable contributions to the overall success of the community
Commerce Bank Helping Hands Award
- Non-Profit organization or employee
- Demonstrated commitment to caring, generosity of spirit, openness, and inclusion
Fort Hays State Univeristy Professional & Continuing Education Culture of Leanring Award
- Commitment to Employee Learning - The organization demonstrates an ongoing investment in employee education, training, leadership development, or professional growth opportunities.
- Impact on Employees and the Organization - The organization shows how professional development has strengthened employee skills, engagement, leadership capacity, innovation, retention, or organizational